Think Twice Weekly Report
MAY 2, 2026 - MAY 8, 2026
The Think Twice Weekly Report compiles public education-related policy reports, research and articles of interest to policymakers, educators and stakeholders. This list is not exhaustive but is meant to highlight recent reports that may be used to support or undermine the work of our subscribers in supporting public schools. We encourage you to take a moment to scan these reports and determine if they may be used by policy makers to assist or erode your mission.
Policy Reports
Assessment
Source: Bluegrass Institute
Date: 5/5/26
Evaluating Kentucky's Assessment Results: Part 2, The SAT Switch
Legislators and the Kentucky Board of Education should act to restore proper oversight, ensure compliance with state law, and preserve the ability to accurately measure student performance over time.
K-12 Education
Source: EdChoice
Date: 5/4/26
Teachers and K-12 Education: Spring 2026
In early April, we launched the first of two teacher surveys we have planned for 2026. We've put together a wide array of questions to learn more about teachers' experiences and perspectives, including topics like AI, durable skills, and general feelings about the teaching profession. In partnership with Morning Consult, EdChoice surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,030 teachers from April 1 through April 9, 2026.
Reports Reviewed
GLC seeks to ensure that policy briefs impacting education reform are based on sound, credible academic research. Below are reviews conducted with GLC support.
Review of Who's on Board? School Boards and Political Representation in an Age of Conflict
Source: Fordham Institute
Reviewed by: Carrie Sampson, Arizona State University; Jeanne M. Powers, Arizona State University
A recent Fordham Institute report surveys more than 5,000 school board members across over 3,000 districts, finding they are disproportionately White, college educated, and often current or former teachers, with politics and beliefs that largely mirror both the U.S. public and their local communities.
In their review of Who's on Board? School Boards and Political Representation in an Age of Conflict, Arizona State University professors Carrie Sampson and Jeanne M. Powers find the report offers a useful snapshot of board composition, political orientation, and perceptions.
About the Think Twice think tank review project
The goal of the Think Twice project is to provide the public, policymakers and the press with timely academically sound reviews of selected think tank publications. The Think Twice project is funded by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice. The reviews that are part of this project are expert third-party reviews produced by the National Education Policy Center.
About the Great Lakes Center for Education Research & Practice
The Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice is an independent nonprofit organization supported by education stakeholders across the country. The mission of the Great Lakes Center is to support and disseminate high quality research and review of research for the purpose of informing education policy and to develop research-based resources for us by those who advocate for education reform.
